Ubisoft recently held its video game showcase for the Summer, giving us a greater look at the likes of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, alongside a ton of updates for its many live-service titles. One such game was the recently-released XDefiant; the first Season of which has been officially detailed. Arriving on …
Read More »Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 arrives this November
Almost exactly one year ago, the team at Asobo Studios announced Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 – a follow-up to 2020’s much-loved title, bringing with it game engine improvements, over a dozen new jobs and more. During Microsoft’s most recent game showcase, we got another look at the upcoming simulator – …
Read More »Konami shares first look at MGS Delta: Snake Eater gameplay
Since its official announcement back in May of last year, many fans of the Metal Gear Solid series have been eagerly awaiting for additional information on MGS Delta: Snake Eater – in particular what gameplay will look like. During the recent Xbox Games Showcase, Konami officially gave us our first …
Read More »Perfect Dark finally gets its big re-reveal
First announced all the way back in 2020 via a cinematic teaser, the much-anticipated Perfect Dark reboot has not had the smoothest development, with Crystal Dynamics of Tomb Raider fame coming in to assist with development. Finally however, we have gotten our first proper look at the title, including gameplay. …
Read More »Max Caulfield returns in Life is Strange: Double Exposure
The first Life is Strange introduced us to Max Caulfield and Chloe Price, two highly memorable characters who are beloved by many. While Chloe got her own spin-off prequel in LiS: Before the Storm, Max has been absent since the original 2015 title. In a surprise announcement at the Xbox …
Read More »Sniper Elite studio announces new survival-action game ‘Atomfall’
Rebellion Developments are known best for their work on the Sniper Elite franchise, having released 5 mainline entries in the series alongside a bunch of spin-offs. With Sniper Elite’s success secured, the team have now announced a brand new single-player survival-action IP: Atomfall. Announced during the Xbox Games Showcase, Atomfall …
Read More »Xbox reaffirms 2024 release for Avowed alongside new gameplay showcase
Avowed is an upcoming RPG from Obsidian Entertainment, the makers of Star Wars: KOTOR; Pillars of Eternity; Grounded; South Park: The Stick of Truth and of course Fallout: New Vegas. Set in the same universe as PoE, the 2024 title gave us another look at gameplay – though no concrete …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed Shadows gives first look at gameplay ahead of Ubisoft Showcase
Last month, Ubisoft officially lifted the curtains on Assassin’s Creed Shadows with a flashy cinematic teaser, giving us our first look at the world – but no gameplay. While a full deep-dive is expected at Ubisoft’s upcoming showcase, a hint of the game’s new mechanics were shared during Xbox’s Game …
Read More »Halo: Combat Evolved is getting another remaster, according to insider
With Halo: Infinite failing to become the 10-year live-service juggernaut that Xbox was hoping it would be, the state of the iconic franchise is currently in limbo. That said, according to one industry insider, Microsoft is set to go back to the well, remastering the original Halo: Combat Evolved for …
Read More »Marvel’s Midnight Suns is free on the Epic Games Store
Each week, those with an Epic Games Store account are privy to a number of titles for free. In alignment with Summer Game Fest and all the excitement, Epic are giving away Marvel’s Midnight Suns. Available to add to your library from now until the 13th of June at 4PM …
Read More »Concord pre-orders go live alongside official price reveal
Announced around this time last year with an incredibly vague teaser trailer, Sony’s multiplayer live-service first person shooter ‘Concord’ finally had its proper official introduction during last week’s State of Play. At the time, we had little-to-no idea on how the game will be monetised. Following a leak from PlayStation …
Read More »The Callisto Protocol, Octopath Traveler and more come to Game Pass
Twice a month, Microsoft updates its Game Pass library, adding a line-up of titles across the AAA and indie sides of the industry. For the month of June, Xbox is bringing new games to the service – alongside some returning faces. Making the announcement on the Xbox Wire Blog, Megan …
Read More »Helldivers is slowing down its cadence of Warbond releases
There’s no denying that Arrowhead Studios have been highly proactive in adding new content to Helldivers II. One of the main ways they have done so is through the release of premium Warbonds – essentially battle passes which can be purchased with real money, or through in-game currencies. Fortunately for …
Read More »Octopath Traveler finally comes to PlayStation, 6 years after launch
Recently, Square Enix expressed their desires to move away from console exclusives, instead wanting to focus on multiplatform development. As part of this, the publisher looks to be filling many of its previously-created holes, bringing the first Octopath Traveler to PlayStation – and the second to Xbox. Octopath Traveller as …
Read More »Xbox may tease its rumoured handheld this weekend
Back in March, we began hearing rumours that Microsoft may be working on their own Xbox handheld in the vein of the Steam Deck or ROG Ally. Microsoft themselves have since teased the idea as a possibility – while still keeping things vague. That said, according to one insider, we …
Read More »Pricing for PlayStation’s Concord has leaked
Announced around this time last year with an incredibly vague teaser trailer, Sony’s multiplayer live-service first person shooter ‘Concord’ finally had its proper official introduction during last week’s State of Play. That said, we still know next to nothing about the game’s monetisation – aside from Sony saying the title …
Read More »PC version of The Last of Us Part II has been ready for half a year, claims insider
Back in late January, Sony and Naughty Dog released The Last of Us Part II Remastered – a native PS5 version of last-gen’s swan song featuring enhanced visuals, improved performance and new side modes. Though the game is expected to make its way onto the PC platform in the near …
Read More »Twitch raises subscription prices by up to 43% in over 30 countries
Once the dominant platform for live streaming, Twitch has fallen to the wayside somewhat in the minds of both content creators and viewers – with owner Amazon having reduced revenue splits; ending its services in certain countries; firing over 500 employees and more. Adding onto the pile of bad news, …
Read More »Amazon releases first poster for ‘Like a Dragon: Yakuza’ show
Back in 2020, it was announced that a live action film adapting the story of SEGA’s Like a Dragon (Yakuza) franchise was in the works. Since then, the project has been retooled, now set to be an Amazon Prime original TV show. Hot on the heels of Fallout’s success, Amazon …
Read More »FFIX Remake developed shifted to in-house, claims leaker
Rumours surrounding a remake of the classic JRPG Final Fantasy IX have been percolating for a while now, despite no official word on the project from publisher Square Enix. That said, thanks to a new report from one insider, a ton of details have been shared. According to known leaker …
Read More »Xbox exclusive Contraband “is a ways off, for sure” claims insider
Announced back in 2021, Contraband is an Xbox console exclusive currently in development by Avalanche Studios and set to be published by Microsoft themselves. We have heard pretty much nothing officially from the game ever since – and it seems we are unlikely to for quite a while. According to …
Read More »Square Enix is bringing the Octopath Traveller series to more platforms
Recently, Square Enix expressed their desires to move away from console exclusives, instead wanting to focus on multiplatform development. As part of this, it appears the publisher’s underrated HD-2D JRPG series Octopath Traveller is getting a wider release. Octopath Traveller as a series has had a weird release strategy, with …
Read More »June’s Humble Choice line-up announced
Each month, those who are subscribed to the Humble Choice service are privy to a number of games – letting you obtain a handful of titles for a relatively low price. For the month of June, subscribers can get their hands on a wide selection of games including the excellent …
Read More »Xbox Games Showcase will be streamed at 4k60fps
While video game showcases are always a fun time, far too often the visually stunning titles on display are done a great disservice by being live streamed at 1080p – sometimes even running at just 30fps. Fortunately, the upcoming Xbox / Call of Duty showcase will be streamed at the …
Read More »Ubisoft Toronto joins Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake
Ubisoft’s Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake has not had the best of time during its development. Announced back in 2020, the game was in development at Ubisoft Mumbai/Pune, however following a less-than-stellar first showing, the game was moved over to Ubisoft’s Montreal studio – with leaks claiming …
Read More »Kena: Bridge of Spirits is finally coming to Xbox
One of the most exciting games to launch during the PS5’s release year was Kena: Bridge of Spirits. The first game from studio Ember Lab, Kena launched to consistent and positive reviews from both critics and fans alike. Back in April, an ESRB rating seemed to suggest that the game …
Read More »Lords of the Fallen gets a surprise FINAL ‘final update’
Back in April, the team at Hexworks announced update 1.5 for Lords of the Fallen – the final update for the game, bringing with it a ton of new additions including the ‘Advanced Game Modifier System’. Despite being announced as the last major update for the game, Hexworks has surprised …
Read More »Arcane Season 2 arrives this November
League of Legends has always been great with its non-gaming related adaptations and projects, but Netflix’s Arcane was by far the franchise’s biggest hit in a while, with a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes alongside a ton of awards. After years of waiting, the much-anticipated second season is officially set …
Read More »UK retailer GAME ends its long-running ‘Reward’ and ‘Elite’ programs
For the past many years we have seen the relevance of physical gaming retailers fall further and further as digital adoption has exploded in popularity. The UK’s biggest video game retailer ‘GAME’ has not been spared in all this, with many of its retail locations shutting down. Now, the company’s …
Read More »Netflix’s Tomb Raider anime premiere date announced
In September of last year, Netflix officially announced that they were working on a Tomb Raider animated series. Titled ‘Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft’, the series was shown off with a brief teaser trailer. Now, we have gotten our first proper look at the show – alongside its …
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